Chicago Cubs sign INF Daniel Descalso to two-year pact

Daniel Descalso of the Arizona Diamondbacks rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros in the 9th inning on September 16 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo

Descalso, 32, hit .238 with 13 home runs and 57 RBIs in 138 games last season for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He owns a career .240 batting average and has 46 career long balls during his nine-year MLB tenure.

The infielder's option for 2021 is worth $3.5 million. The Cubs can opt to buy him out of the contract for $1 million.